Archives: June/July 2018

Former Top Gun From Minnesota Perishes In Glider Accident

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue A glider accident on April 14, 2018, resulted in the death of former U.S. Navy Top Gun instructor, Tom Irlbeck, 74, of Bayport, Minnesota and Cape Coral, Florida. The cause of the … Continue reading →

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Pan Am Clipper Pilot Celebrated Life & Appreciated Friends Paul A. Johns

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

(In Memoriam: October 11, 1913 – March 28, 2018) Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue IOLA, WIS. – The Central County Flyers celebrated the 104th birthday of one of their members – Paul Johns of Iola, Wisconsin – … Continue reading →

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The Voice of The Red Baron Stearman Squadron Goes Silent

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue “The year is 1925. Back from World War I, many young former fight pilots were trying to make a living in aviation. You are standing on a grass field … Continue reading →

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The Beauty & Uniqueness of Stearman Field

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Grant Boyd Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue Whether you rate an airport by the quality of the food at its restaurant, the variety of aircraft that fly in and out, or the people “bumming” around, Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Pilots Association Holds Aviation Gathering

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue BLAINE, MINN. – The 2018 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering was held April 27-28 at Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Blaine, Minnesota. Speakers included Randy Corfman, President of the Minnesota Pilots Association; AOPA President … Continue reading →

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Seaplane Flying In The Great Lakes Region

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Steve Smith Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue At the intersection of the 45 North latitude line and the 85 West longitude line is an area that is perfectly suited for seaplane flying. The area is surrounded … Continue reading →

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High Schools Urged To Apply For Free Aviation Curriculum

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) is inviting high schools to apply for AOPA’s free, innovative, aviation-based, ninth-grade science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum. The ninth-grade courses are the first … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Be An AOPA Foundation Donor

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Bill Blake Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue If you are not an AOPA Foundation donor, you should be. The foundation’s two main programs are the “You Can Fly” program and the “Air Safety Institute.” Over the … Continue reading →

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Concerns Addressed Over Massive Powder River Training Complex Special Use Airspace

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager / Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue On April 5th, 2018, I along with staff from Ellsworth Air Force Base, … Continue reading →

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It’s up to us

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue In my 30-plus years as a pilot, I’ve met a lot of people who say they always wanted to learn to fly, but never did. … Continue reading →

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